{"product_id":"bollinger-vieilles-vignes-francaises-2016","title":"Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2016","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"23\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eAn uncompromising expression of Pinot Noir from Bollinger and the historic terroir of Aÿ.\u003c\/em\u003e Drawn from the ungrafted vines of Clos Saint Jacques and Clos Chaudes Terres, Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2016 embodies a lineage that predates Champagne’s modern era. These pre phylloxera plantings, cultivated through traditional layering, yield minute quantities of Grand Cru Pinot Noir that translate into a Blanc de Noirs of remarkable depth and purity. The wine carries a deep golden colour and an intricate aromatic spectrum of redcurrant, Mirabelle plum, peach and tangerine zest, enriched by nougat, toasted nuts and a faint saline edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eVinified in seasoned oak and matured under natural cork, the 2016 release balances generosity with tension. The palate is full and finely textured with layered fruit, mineral definition and a precise mousse. A restrained dosage of 4 g per litre preserves clarity and length, highlighting the concentration inherent to these rare vineyards. Limited to around 1700 bottles, it stands as both a study in tradition and a reflection of Bollinger’s disciplined craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eThis vintage offers exceptional versatility at the table, pairing seamlessly with caviar, truffled poultry or lobster in beurre blanc, where its depth and structure find natural harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e– Profound and complex\u003cbr data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eAromas of red and black fruits, peach, apricot, candied citrus, nougat and toasted hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e– Rich and structured\u003cbr data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eFull bodied and multidimensional with fine acidity, saline minerality and silken depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e– Resonant and enduring\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eLong, layered and spicy with lingering notes of nuts, citrus and chalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A striking 2016 release with vivid clarity and impressive concentration. Red fruits, stone fruits and toasted nuances unfold with precision while the palate shows intensity, finesse and mineral drive. Exceptional purity and a finish of great persistence.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e— Clara Delaunay, Decanter, 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2273\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eStyle – Champagne\u003cbr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eVarietal – 100 percent Pinot Noir (Grand Cru, Blanc de Noirs)\u003cbr data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eCountry – France\u003cbr data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eRegion – Champagne (Aÿ)\u003cbr data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eVintage – 2016\u003cbr data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eBottle Size – 750ml\u003cbr data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eABV – 12.5 percent\u003cbr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eDosage – 4 g\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eClosure – Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42454478782551,"sku":"BVVF-16","price":4299.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/KSC_Product_2048_x_2048_px_4ef30fa6-34f9-47fc-aa30-8944d5da3e19.jpg?v=1768358488","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/bollinger-vieilles-vignes-francaises-2016","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}